From Le Bonheur du Jour. As the 1920s begin, the waistline loses its emphasis. Gowns, cut low in back, are held in place by delicate rhinestone or pearl-decorated straps. Notice the new short marcel wave

From Le Bonheur du Jour. Hemlines are uncertain, at first moving up and down. The dress is often bias cut and gathered into a drop waistline. No fastening is needed; the garment pulls easily over the head